Halifax Grammar School
Private co-educational school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is an independent, educational day school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located in south-end Halifax, near Saint Mary's University. Since 2016, the Head of School is Steven Laffoley.
TypePrivate Co-educational
MottoInito ad discendum, Exito ad serviendum
(Enter to learn, Exit to serve)
(Enter to learn, Exit to serve)
Established1958
Head of schoolSteven Laffoley
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945 Tower Road , , Canada | |
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| Type | Private Co-educational |
| Motto | Inito ad discendum, Exito ad serviendum (Enter to learn, Exit to serve) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Head of school | Steven Laffoley |
| Grades | JP–12 |
| Enrollment | 600 |
| Mascot | Grammar Gryphon |
| Team name | Gryphons |
| Yearbook | The Grammarian |
| Website | www.halifaxgrammar.ca |
Admission
Arts
The school's arts program includes visual arts, film, drama, design, media arts, and music/band. At the High School level, students have the option of taking IB Standard Level Art.
Notable alumni
- Howard Epstein – Nova Scotia Politician
- Russell Smith - novelist[2]
- Jay Ferguson - musician, member of Sloan[3]
- Noah Pink - screenwriter, television producer, director, and swimmer
- Elliot Page - actor
- David Goldbloom - psychiatrist
- Bill Black (businessman)
- Steven Laffoley - Educator, Author